{
  "id": 1747681,
  "title": "Nananom must be involved in mining decisions – Dr Nana Kwao Adarkwa Bediako III",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/nananom-must-be-involved-in-mining-decisions-dr-nana-kwao-adarkwa",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T16:31:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/nananom-must-be-involved-in-mining-decisions-dr-nana-kwao-adarkwa-bediako-iii/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dr Nana Kwao Adarkwa Bediako III, the Gyasehene and Administrator of the Apinto Divisional Stool, has urged traditional authorities to assume a larger role in mining decisions affecting their lands. He contends that the centralisation of decision-making within the government has undermined the influence of traditional authorities and exacerbated issues faced by mining communities nationwide. During his participation as a panelist at the National Mining Dialogue 2026, held at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra, Dr Bediako III advocated for traditional authorities to collaborate with governments and mining corporations in determining mining concessions. He pointed out that the transfer of authority from Nananom, custodians of land in Ghana, to the central government has resulted in challenges experienced by mining communities. Dr Bediako III warned against further concentrating power through corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives without sufficient involvement of traditional authorities. He lamented the neglect of mining communities like Prestea, citing the departure of both government and mining companies from the area as a negative consequence. To address this, he proposed that mining corporations redesign their CSR programs to grant greater ownership to mining communities, ensuring they assume responsibility for the projects and interventions carried out in their regions. Dr Bediako III emphasized the necessity of redesigning CSR to acknowledge the contributions of mining activities to the local environment. He called for a collaborative approach involving governments, mining companies, and traditional authorities before granting mining leases. This three-way engagement would ensure that all parties provide input and respect for the communities affected by mining activities. He insisted that mining companies respect host communities and strive to leave behind sustainable benefits once mineral resources are depleted. Dr Bediako III highlighted that greater involvement of traditional authorities in mining governance could help ensure that communities reap meaningful development benefits from mineral extraction.",
  "summary": "The Gyasehene and Administrator of the Apinto Divisional Stool, Dr Nana Kwao Adarkwa Bediako III, has called for traditional authorities to be given greater authority and involvement in decisions concerning mining activities on their lands. He said the current centralisation of mining-related decision-making in government has weakened the role of traditional authorities and contributed to […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}